We got some pretty good answers when students were asked,
”Why did you choose your Career & Technical program?”
Educator Prep
"I would like to go to college and either become a Science or English teacher. I chose this class because I want to help students become the best people they can be." Brenden O"Brien, West Harrison Class of 2022
"I originally started Teacher Academy for the psychology unit, and I continued taking it because I love working with kids. I plan to work in schools, so this class will teach me about how schools function." Constance Hunley, Harrison Central Class of 2022
"I felt that it would help me in my future career. I hope to use this to teach younger kids, like Pre-K students." Najai Nutall, West Harrison Class of 2022
I chose this program because I aspire to be a future teacher. I plan to use my knowledge to become a great and inspirational teacher." Kaylah Clark, Harrison Central Class of 2023
"I chose Teacher Academy to get the basics of teaching, because I want to go to college to get my master's in teaching, using everything I've learned in class." Makayla Lindsey, Harrison Central Class of 2023
" I chose to be a part of the TA program to see if I really wanted to continue with the desire to be a teacher--if it will be worth the money for college. I hope to use the memories and the knowledge that I learned over the two years to bring to my classroom." Autumn Dufrene, D'Iberville Class of 2021
"I realized I love teaching over the summer at Vacation Bible School. I never thought about teaching as a career until Teacher Academy. In Teacher Academy, I realized there are so many opportunities in the field of education. Then suddenly, I became excited about my future." Katie Bilbo, Harrison Central Class of 2021.
"I want to make a difference in students' lives that I was not able to have." Timyzia Johnson, West Harrison Class of 2021.
"I knew I wanted to go with the profession of teaching and was excited about the experiences I would potentially learn. Aaryanna Porter, D'iberville Class of 2020.
"To experience this field and maybe pursue a career in teaching. I was nominated by two teachers." Ja'Mya Johnson, Harrison Central Class of 2021.